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Lauren Rogers Museum of Art Postcard Collection

 Unprocessed Collection
Identifier: AM16-35

Abstract

An extensive collection of early twentieth century postcards from around the world. The majority of the collection is assumed to be from the collection of Mrs. Eugene V. Worth of Clinton, Iowa. A smaller portion is assumed to have been collected and arranged by Ella M. Bradley, Librarian, through donations to the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art.

Dates

  • Creation: circa early 20th Century

Conditions Governing Access

Noncirculating; available for research.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).

Extent

4.60 Cubic Feet (23 boxes) : 302A.B15.E2-7&F2-7

Language of Materials

English

Condition of Materials

Good, but fragile. There are very few postcards in sleeves. The subject division cards are fragile. There are both used and unused postcards.

Custodial History

Five boxes of historic Laurel, The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art and/or the Rogers family postcards were retained by the Museum prior to donation.

Provenance

Lauren Rogers Museum of Art.

Title
Lauren Rogers Museum of Art Postcard Collection
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Historical Manuscripts and Photographs Repository

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